Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro vs Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro and Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro.
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Product |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
| Name | Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro | Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
| Release Year | 2005 | 2006 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | N/A | 580 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
| Lens Type |
Standard / Normal Macro |
Standard / Normal Macro |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
| Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Canon EF-SNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
| Autofocus (AF) | YesNote. See below for further information | YesNote. See below for further information |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
| Motor Type | N/A | N/A |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 40 cm | 20 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
| Macro 1:1 | No | No |
Aperture |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F2,8-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F2,8 at 17 mm F4,5 at 70 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
| Construction | 13 elements / 14 groups | 15 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
| Focal Length | 24-70 mm | 17-70 mm |
| Zoom Range | 46 mm | 53 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Length | 115 mm | 82 mm |
| Weight | 715 gr | 455 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 24-70mm F2.8 DG Macro |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC Macro |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | LH875-02 548 | LH780-04 581 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
